[Gator67]

I just got a quote on one of these for my '67. Any issues using the factory bellhousing and mechanical clutch linkage? The company I used suggested a modified tail housing with side shifter. Did you have to cut anything to accommodate the offset shifter?

[Formulajones]

I actually prefer to use the factory bell housing and mechanical clutch on the swaps I do here. I never was a fan of adding hydraulics to the clutch. I dealt with that enough on 4th gen Fbodies for years and got tired of the issues they sometimes present.

The mechanical stuff has never let me down, works smooth as long as all your linkage is in order, and it's way cheaper and much easier to repair or replace parts when needed. Plus if you are adding a 5 speed to a car that's already a 4 speed, the parts are already there, and it helps to keep the swap cost a little more reasonable.

In the end it's up to you and what you want to deal with.

[TB1]

Originally Posted by Gator67

I just got a quote on one of these for my '67. Any issues using the factory bellhousing and mechanical clutch linkage? The company I used suggested a modified tail housing with side shifter. Did you have to cut anything to accommodate the offset shifter?

With using the shifter I have required a very small amount of cutting near the back edge of where the shifter bolts to the trans and the trans hump that is screwed to the floor requires a bit of cutting, I post a pic later but nothing major a small little patch panel was required. I was unable to use the factory non console shifter boot but if the car was console equipped this would not be an issue. The modified tail housing with the side shifter would fit no issues I'm sure. I used the factory bellhousing and manual linkage no issues and saved a bunch of money on a hydraulic release bearing.